Physiotherapy Assistant - Cardiothoracics and Cardiology

Job summary

Cardiothoracic Surgery & Cardiology Physiotherapy Support Worker

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic therapy or rehabilitation assistant looking to develop your skills within an acute hospital environment?

We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated and caring individual to join our existing dynamic & supportive team in the role of Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker. This is a permanent role working within the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology team at Nottingham City Hospital. This team sits within the Acute Inpatient Physiotherapy Team, North Corridor.

The successful applicant will be involved in assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning of patients, with the guidance of the physiotherapists. You will be expected to utilise rehabilitation and exercise programmes developed in conjunction with the physiotherapists.

You will be responsible for your own caseload, working both individually and alongside other members of the therapy team. As well as clinical work you will also be expected to assist with administrative duties required for the running of the team, such as equipment ordering, stock management, printing or photocopying.

This role will require the successful applicant to support the running of the service across 7 days and bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who has previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the job. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working alongside the physiotherapists and fellow support workers to provide rehabilitation and discharge planning for patients across the surgical wards at City Campus. Tasks will include gathering initial information, providing acute rehabilitation, assessing for walking aids, working with a wide range of equipment to promote independence, making onward referrals to community services.

Working both individually and alongside other members of the team.

Providing administrative and clerical support to the team alongside the other support workers.

Maintaining accurate records (patient records, stock and audit data)

Developing and promoting effective professional working relationships with members of the team and the wider Multidisciplinary Team.

Motivating and encouraging patients to participate in acute rehabilitation.

Role modelling NUH values in your everyday practice.

You will be familiar with providing care to patients and working with a wide range of equipment to promote independence. You will possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a supportive team. You will be organised, motivated and self-directed to enable you to organise your workload and priorities.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

The Physiotherapy service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 800 staff, working together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.